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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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